American Sign Language Basics

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   What is the sign for 'thank you' in ASL?

   A Place your fingertips on your chin and move your hand forward. B Wave your hand from side to side. C Tap your index finger on your forehead.
2. 2

   How do you sign 'hello' in ASL?

   A Wiggle your fingers while holding your hand up. B Raise your hand to your forehead in a salute gesture. C Place both hands over your heart.
3. 3

   What is the ASL sign for 'yes'?

   A Move your hand in a circular motion. B Raise both hands and shake them. C Nod your fist up and down.
4. 4

   How do you sign 'no' in ASL?

   A Raise your index finger and shake it. B Pinch your fingers together and apart. C Wave your hand from side to side.
5. 5

   What is the correct way to sign 'please' in ASL?

   A Rub your open palm in a circular motion on your chest. B Press your thumb against your chin. C Cross your arms over your chest.
6. 6

   How is 'sorry' signed in ASL?

   A Hold your hands in prayer position. B Run your fingers over your lips. C Rub your fist in a circular motion over your chest.
7. 7

   What is the sign for 'help' in ASL?

   A Place one hand under your other hand's palm and lift. B Touch your elbow with the opposite hand. C Clap your hands twice.
8. 8

   How do you sign 'eat' in ASL?

   A Point to your mouth with your index finger. B Tap your fingertips to your mouth as if eating. C Rub your stomach with your open hand.
9. 9

   How do you sign 'drink' in ASL?

   A Wiggle your fingers at your mouth. B Point your thumb and index finger to your lips. C Mime holding and tipping a cup to your mouth.
10. 10

    What is the ASL sign for 'more'?

    A Wave both hands towards yourself. B Tap fingertips together with both hands. C Hold up fingers one by one.